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tom in nc

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Having been advised to load my brass frame 1860 Colt Army some way without using the built in loading lever, I'm thinking about building a "press" to set on the bench. I envision a block with a hole for the cylinder to set in, holding it upright, I would like to have a lever mounted next to it to seat the balls. I suppose I could buy an extra loading lever and mount it. I have an extra cylinder so I can load both cylinders while I'm at it. Anybody built something like my vision/ Got any suggestions I might not be thinking of?
Thanks.
 
Under Shooting Accessories, page 4, 5th down titled "any DIY Cylinder Loaders" is a real good thread on this subject. It will give you some ideas. It did me!
 
Real good idea especially if you have spare cylinders. When I shoot my pair of 1858s I load up 6 extra cylinders. A loader makes short work of it.
 
Thanks a bunch Eutycus and bang. That thread is great. I had not found it on my own, yet. I might just try the bolt and washers type for now, but I believe I can build one of the others too. I want to be able to shoot my brass frame .44 for several more years if I can. Thanks again. This site has been a lot of help to me since I joined a few days ago. Glad to be here!
 
If you make one it's a good idea to make the main arm up and down adjustable. That way you can get a even straight line on the ram with various cylinders you may collect later. Plus even a bit of adjustment can make the difference in getting conicals ramed straight.
 
I'm glad you enjoyed the thread. I too would have probably gone the "bolt and washer" route on the loading block if I hadn't already had a press. .I feel the brass frame has them all beat in the looks department. And I also feel either a press or loading block extends the life of a brasser. Anything that keeps frame stretching to a minimum like a low powder charge or a loading press is worth it. Congrats on your revolver, it's a good looking gun.
 
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